Interment will be at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established.
Joyce E. Kates, 61, of Pacific Junction, Iowa entered into eternal rest on Aug. 28, 2011 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born March 12, 1950 in Colony, Kansas to James Lester & Cressie Alene (Catron) Roller.
Joyce was united in marriage to Randall Alvin Kates on June 7, 1968 in Broomfield, Colorado. To this union two sons were born, Don and Chris. Joyce was a homemaker and member of the Pacific Junction United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Preceding Joyce in death were her parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister and grandson, Dalton. She is survived by her husband Randy Kates of Pacific Junction, Iowa; sons, Don & wife Sonny Kates of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Chris & wife Amy Kates of Shenandoah, Iowa; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Sadia Groves of Hartsburg, Missouri; Doris White of Commerce City, Colorado; Sharon Stewart of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Karen Wade of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Visitation:Saturday, September 3, 2011
10:00 AM
212 South Locust Street
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, September 3, 2011
11:00 AM
212 South Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
4 Condolences
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce. The Kates family is in my prayers as they mourn her passing.
She was a sweet and kind person and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Chris, Amy, Chris, and Chealsee,
Sorry to hear of your recent loss.
Family,
So sorry to hear about Joyce. I will always remember her and our fun visits.
Wish I could have been back to see her one more time.
Nick,Katie & Claira Kates
Our Prayer’s Are with Randy & Family
Joyce was a great Friend to our Family
she was always smiling and saying nice things
about our Mother,and she raised a good bunched
Kids.
Joyce always helped the Methodist Church,Ladies
and she called the older women Young Ladies.
From:Elaine Elsie Aubry[Horn}Kennedy}
& Roxanna Stegemann
9/3/2011 Time: 1:02am Sunday
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